Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma SR40: Resolution; designating the second week in April as "Lung Cancer Action Week."
Status: Passed both chambers, April 9, 2026
What the bill says
A Resolution designating the second week in April as Lung Cancer Action Week.
From the enrolled text, April 9, 2026:
A Resolution designating the second week in April as Lung Cancer Action Week. WHEREAS, the American Lung Association has been working to ensure that fewer people are diagnosed with lung cancer and those living with the disease live longer; and WHEREAS, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths; and WHEREAS, lung cancer screening saves lives, and advocacy and increased awareness will result in more high-risk individuals getting screened; and WHEREAS, an individual is deemed high-risk if he or she is aged 50 to 80 years old and has a smoking history of 20 or more pack years; and WHEREAS, in Oklahoma, only 10.4% of those at high risk receive a lung cancer screening; and WHEREAS, public support for research funding will result in new treatments and better methods of early detection. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE 2ND SESSION OF THE 60TH OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE: THAT the Oklahoma State Senate hereby designates the second week in April as Lung Cancer Action Week throughout the state and encourages all residents of Oklahoma to learn more about lung cancer, risk factors, and early detection, and take action. Adopted by the Senate the 8th day of April, 2026. Presiding Officer of the Senate OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE Received by the Office of the Secretary of State …
Sponsors
- Darcy Jech (R, SD-026)
- Micheal Bergstrom (R, SD-001)
- Julie Daniels (R, SD-029)
- Lonnie Paxton (R, SD-023)
- Roland Pederson (R, SD-019)
- Adam Pugh (R, SD-041)
- Dave Rader (R, SD-039)
- Michael Brooks (D, SD-044)
- Paul Rosino (R, SD-045)
- Casey Murdock (R)
- Mary Boren (D, SD-016)
- David Bullard (R, SD-006)
Latest actions
- : Enrolled, filed with Secretary of State
- : Coauthored by all other Senators
- : Adopted, referred for enrollment
- : Direct to Calendar
- : Authored by Senator Stanley
- : First Reading
Common questions
- What is SR40?
- SR40 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Resolution; designating the second week in April as "Lung Cancer Action Week.".
- What does SR40 do?
- In its own words: A Resolution designating the second week in April as Lung Cancer Action Week.
- What is the status of SR40?
- Passed both chambers as of April 9, 2026. Latest action: Enrolled, filed with Secretary of State (April 9, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR40?
- Darcy Jech (R, SD-026), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SR40?
- On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=SR40&Session=2600
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